to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
around the world; throughout the world
fairy tale; fairy story; nursery tale
to carry on; to go on with one's life; to keep alive; to stay alive; to survive
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
freely; right and left; as one pleases
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
apathy; lethargic state; state of lassitude
various foreign countries; several foreign countries
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
commencing with; including
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to move (house); to change residence
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
in one's own way or style
human relations; personal relationships
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
rampancy; prevalence; domination
to be intolerable; to be unpardonable
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
to be led by; to be headed by
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to grow taller (of people)
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
a cut above the rest; superior; one field; one matter; suitably; reasonably
expedition; (military) campaign; tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.); visit
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
district; section; sector
to entrust; to leave to a person